1996 DOL Advisory Opinion On ERISA Preemption of COBRA

by John Jenkins 10. February 2009 02:25

Advisory opinions can be useful tools for employers and administrators.  The attached 1996 Advisory Opinion clarifies that Minnesota cannot impose regulations on employers that violate the preemption enjoyed by COBRA.  There are a whole host of states who have laws on the books that attempt to extend, expand and revise federal COBRA regulations. 

1996DOL_AdvisoryOptionERISAPreemption.pdf (328.24 kb)

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